Checklists for Getting Back to Work
Now that states are progressively lifting the strict coronavirus lock-down restrictions we need to turn our mind to the changes we will need in each workplace to comply with the ongoing hygiene and social distancing rules.
Safe Work Australia (SWA) has issued a series of guidelines and checklists to help employers re-open their workplace. Specific guides have been prepared for 23 selected industries including; manufacturing, warehousing & logistics, office, retail, agriculture, energy & utilities and others, along with general industry information.
The key checklists that will help your workplace return to business include:
Checklist: Physical distancing. Importantly, workplaces should allow 4 square metres per person and distancing of 1.5 metres.
Checklist: Cleaning. Which reminds to regularly clean, especially shared areas and disinfect when practical.
See the SWA website for these checklists and more practical advice.
The SWA website also includes advice on things like:
Conducting a risk assessment for vulnerable people in your workplace
Can we make vulnerable people take leave?
Signage and posters
How to disinfect your workplace
Travel information
Emergency plans, and much more.
We recommend every business review this website and relevant checklists to assist in your return to business plan
In addition to the COVID-19 risks, best practice employers have recognised that some employees are at risk when returning to work. Dr Weber of our office published a series of Fact Sheets on At-Risk workers in 2017. Click here for the At-Risk Workers Guide for returning workers.
Contact Safety Action if you need help to prepare your Returning to Work Plan.
